Poses (Sanskrit, English, and primary movement)

Question 1

Uttanasana

Answer 1

Standing forward fold - flexion in the pelvis

Question 2

Ardha Uttanasana

Answer 2

Half standing forward fold - flexion in the pelvis

Question 3

Paschimottanasana

Answer 3

Seated forward fold - flexion in the pelvis

Question 4

Crescent post

Answer 4

High lunge - flexion in the hip flexors

secondary movement extension in back leg, initiated by the glutes

Question 5

Twisted crescent

Answer 5

Twisted high lunge - flexion in the pelvis

secondary movement, extension in back leg, initiated via the glutes

Question 6

Parivrtta Trikonasana

Answer 6

Revolved triangle - flexion in the pelvis

secondary movement extension in the back leg, initiated via the glutes

Question 7

Virabhadrasana I

Answer 7

Warrior I - flexion in the pelvis

secondary movement is flexion in the glutes and extension in the back leg hamstrings

Question 8

Virabhadrasana II

Answer 8

Warrior II - flexion in the pelvis and external rotation in the hips
secondary movement, extension in the back leg, initiated via the glutes

Question 9

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Answer 9

Hand to Foot Pose (Standing) - flexion in the pelvis

Question 10

Parsvottanasana

Answer 10

Pyramid Pose - flexion in the pelvis

secondary movement, extension in the back leg, initiated via the glutes

Question 11

Utkatasana

Answer 11

Chair pose - flexion in the hip flexors

Question 12

Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana

Answer 12

Standing splits - flexion in the pelvis

secondary movement extension in the back leg, initiated via the glutes

Question 13

Chaturanga Dandasana

Answer 13

Half push up - flexion in the biceps and triceps, initiated via the elbows
secondary movement is extension in the shoulders

Question 14

Krounchasana

Answer 14

Heron pose - flexion in the pelvis and hip flexors

Question 15

Halasana

Answer 15

Plow pose - flexion in the pelvis

Question 16

Jathara Parivartanasana

Answer 16

Rolling belly pose - flexion in the pelvis

Question 17

Standing crescent

Answer 17

Half moon pose - extension in the hip flexor of the stretching side

Question 18

Salabhasana

Answer 18

Locust pose - extension in the pelvis

Question 19

Dhanurasana

Answer 19

Bow pose - extension in the pelvis

Question 20

Parsva Dhanurasana

Answer 20

Sideways bow - extension in the pelvis

Question 21

Supta virasana

Answer 21

Reclined hero pose - extension in the pelvis

Question 22

Salamba Sirsanana

Answer 22

Supported headstand - extension in the pelvis

Question 23

Sarvangasana

Answer 23

Shoulder stand - extension in the pelvis

Question 24

Setu bandghasana

Answer 24

Fish or Laying down bridge - extension in the pelvis

Question 25

Natarajasana

Answer 25

Dancer - extension in the standing leg

Question 26

Apasana

Answer 26

Happy baby pose - supine forward flexion

Question 27

Anjaneyansana

Answer 27

Low lunge

Question 28

Bakasana

Answer 28

Crow pose